Is it really possible to have romantic love for someone without having lust for there body I think they go hand in hand if one is missing it sure would affect the other that is my own take but have heard people say its possible most especially the ladies which I can't seem to decipher if I say I love u its your body that I saw before other factors came in love and lust builds a relationship let's not deceive ourselves but since they say knowledge is not ominous matured responses which may differ from my own take is welcomed so we can all learn

There's a big difference between love and lust.
We tend to confuse the two but they're worlds apart.
Love has nothing to do with outward appearance.


But since you're talking about romantic love which is often characterized by sexual attraction then I guess you're right.

Note that there are different types of love.

Sibeal:
There's a big difference between love and lust.
We tend to confuse the two but they're worlds apart.
Love has nothing to do with outward appearance.


But since you're talking about romantic love which is often characterized by sexual attraction then I guess you're right.

Note that there are different types of love.

yeah you got my point how some people try to differentiate it is what's appalling when it comes to romance and love I can't claim to say I love you and not have lust for your body that's not possible people who claim that have other intentions

skillz111:
yeah you got my point how some people try to differentiate it is what's appalling when it comes to romance and love I can't claim to say I love you and not have lust for your body that's not possible people who claim that have other intentions

So basically...you believe no man can claim to love a woman without wanting to 'know her' (to use Bible terms.)
I mean sexually.
That's what you're saying right?

Lust and love are just different...wen u're in lust,u're focused on d physical appearance buh wen u're in love,it's more than just an emotion,u get a feeling of possessiveness;a craving,so to say...so u won't always get attracted to d body,u'd just be satisfied being in d company of he/she cuz even in silence,u'd communicate

Just here to learn

Sibeal:


So basically...you believe no man can claim to love a woman without wanting to 'know her' (to use Bible terms.)
I mean sexually.
That's what you're saying right?

let me put it like this apart from the body other form of attraction are just feelings and expression including characters and other host of good emotions but the truth still remains when I come over to you that I love u and I can't lust over your body that I can see and how do you trust me that I love you over emotions that I can't see but only feel in most relationships lust when utilized and understood by both comes handy with love never trust a person who shows you interest romantically but shows no interest in your body they are plain deceitful either they pretending or they have something to hide

skillz111:
let me put it like this apart from the body other form of attraction are just feelings and expression including characters and other host of good emotions but the truth still remains when I come over to you that I love u and I can't lust over your body that I can see and how do you trust me that I love you over emotions that I can't see but only feel in most relationships lust when utilized and understood by both comes handy with love never trust a person who shows you interest romantically but shows no interest in your body they are plain deceitful either they pretending or they have something to hide

Oh I see.

Don't take this the wrong way but you might want to work on your use of punctuation.

Lust would attract a man to a woman but much more is needed to keep the relationship thruout life. However as a man esp when young it may be difficult to differentiate btwn lust and adoring a female body. Bcus naturally, God himself made it inborne for men to notice and adore the body of an elegant woman..this isn't lust cus even pastors and imams do. Its a natural instinct and d ladies themselves know this and can dress to kill to attain these adoration

It becomes lust when you appease the instinct by wishing to have sex with the lady or daydreaming about her when alone to masturrbate. Thats why having a beautiful wife is necessary

Now love is something much deeper. So deep its not totally describeable. Its d reason some women endure abusive husbands, some spouse marry crippled partners, remain couples after terrible accidents that claim important body parts, some parents endure misbehaving children and some children endure misbehaving parents. In homes and families, some people are really difficult to live with, totally unreasonable but love would make you bear it all. So love goes beyond physical appreciation of the body.Infact its the least.